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Ride to Live

Everywhere you look over the next month you’ll see motorcycles, and if you don’t, look again.

September is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Every year from September, there’s a…

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Heron heist – new neighbour steals fish

Our stormwater team is thrilled at the news that a Kōtuku/White Heron has made Poutama Stream at Berryfields in Richmond its home.

That’s because we’ve been working…

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Reigning in rogue rubbish dumpers

We’re ramping up efforts to get on top of the growing problem of illegal dumping in public places, but we need your help.

In some cases, trailer…

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Horse hobbyists happy

The region’s equine recreationalists seemed pleased with the new horse-riding trail on Moturoa/Rabbit Island linking the parking area near the boat ramp with the beachfront.

The original…

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Driving change with eBus

In the year since the eBus launch, there have been various additions and adjustments.

Thanks to funding from NZTA Waka Kotahi, both Councils have installed shelters, lighting…

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Check before you chop our native forest

The recent conviction of a Murchison farmer and his associated business for illegally clearing almost 10 hectares of native bush on two sites, has emphasised the…